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School Counselor Salary in New York (2026)
$34.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,938/year ($4,661/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,380 School Counselor jobs in New York (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median School Counselor salary of $71,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,938 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $71,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,924 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,478 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,270 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,938 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,661 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in New York?
- The median School Counselor salary in New York is $71,610 per year ($34.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,550 and $93,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in New York?
- On the median salary of $71,610, a single filer in New York takes home about $55,938 per year ($4,661 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 23,380 School Counselor jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.